Reference the above thread, sent $400.00 in paypal to the seller for ZX2500.1. His response was something to the effect that there was a problem with his account and that he couldn't ship out the amp until that clears up.

Well that certainly sounded like BS and he suddenly stopped responding to PM's so I threw a claim on that sensing scammer BS. Unforunately I was right...

So just a fair warning, I wont go into the typical Paypal is horseshit and everyone on the forums is a scammer blah blah blah. I bought from someone with little to no references and got scammed. It hurts but what am I going to do. :crap:

Watch yourself peeps. I should have just used a CC and done a chargeback but oh well...

westman995

08-01-2009, 05:07 PM

What the ***, he sent you back 6 cents??

tapout

08-01-2009, 05:08 PM

If it sounds too good to be true.....

Sorry.

statonburrell

08-01-2009, 05:08 PM

6cent... wtf?

tapout

08-01-2009, 05:13 PM

IP addy check out. No other names.

davesexplorer

08-01-2009, 05:14 PM

Yes if the seller has no funds in his account paypal will not recover anything. He had $.06 in his account. He managed to get 399.94 out of his account in 2 days.

Just a warning, it was a great deal, I figured the amp was a scratched up refurb. I had sold my KX2500.1's for around $400 so I didn't think it was too ridiculous.

But realistically you are correct, that's why this isn't a *****ing thread it's a WARNING thread. Dont be like me... an idiot! :)

statonburrell

08-01-2009, 05:22 PM

**** dude.. thats a lot of money just to **** away... sorry to hear about that.

davesexplorer

08-01-2009, 05:23 PM

He's also scammin on craigslist too, deleted his ads recently. His phone number is 708-821-7589 on there, ha that's something I can work with.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/pts/1290298921.html

NightDrifter05

08-01-2009, 06:28 PM

What did you send the money from? Did you transfer it from a existing balance or was it from your bank account or credit card?

vitveet

08-02-2009, 02:33 AM

I advise you not give up so easily...! Don't let em' of the hook that easy!

V.

memphisguy87

08-02-2009, 02:46 AM

sorry to hear man, hope you get your money back.

davesexplorer

08-02-2009, 06:32 PM

'twas from a bank account, unfortunately I wont have any recourse there.

Got the IP from tapout, scammer isn't off the hook yet I have all the stuff together to call and talk to an investigator monday. The only thing that could pose a problem if he is an alien (as in having a student visa) if he leaves the country there really is no recourse for me. I have my hopes up the locals can do a knock and talk, getting a summons issued for him for theft by deception (although I dont know IL laws).

KHARPS

08-02-2009, 06:34 PM

palos hills is only like 20 min from me. you should have the police contact the school and see if they'll release his name and address so the local police can pay him a visit.

-Leister-

08-02-2009, 06:40 PM

I dont think i could imagine the anger in me if this happened to me.. Sorry bro.

TimtheAxe

08-02-2009, 06:40 PM

The cops aren't going to do squat sorry budd.

davesexplorer

08-02-2009, 07:06 PM

Yep I talk to an investigator monday, I dont know his exact address yet but I will find out. I'm not expecting much from the police but we'll see.

For anyone that doesn't know...

THIS is what a scammer might look like :) Only Maher Yasin in chicago area of IL
http://www.facebook.com/myasin1